"Transporting Special Horses for Special People! " "Two good friends traveled from Oregon to Newfoundland! " Click to See Schedule Interested in a Morgan? How About an Andalusian, Lippizan, Icelandic, or Gypsy? Every Horse Has a Box Stall with Free Access Hay and Water STRESS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE AN AUTOMATIC CONDITION DURING TRANSPORT 500,000 Miles of Safe Transport DOT 1143984 Here are the things I know should concern you : 1. Does you horse have free access to water at all times and given electrolytes or does he wait for the driver to stop and provide a drink? 2. Does your horse travel untied with room to turn around and be able to lower his head when he wants to eat or drink? 3. Does your horse stop at night and rest or does he have to always have to be maintaining balance? 4. On longer trips is your horse unloaded in a clean facility where he can stretch his legs and run or is he in the trailer from Boston to San Diego? 5. Is your horse provided probiotics and have his digestive tract monitored so that your horse arrives with moist, well formed fecal matter? 6. Does the equipment have good ventilation to keep your horse comfortable? 7. Is the equipment well maintained and reliable? 8. Can you call the driver to inquire on the status of the trip and the condition of your horse? 9. Will the driver show up if too few horses book for the trip? 10. Will your horse be packed in like a sardine in to keep costs low? See what others say about Majo Country Transport! Click to see Happy Passengers! Steps to book a ride: Step 1: Contact Terry @540-409-6304 to confirm availability. Or Click here to get a bid NOTE: Stalls are not held without Agreement and Payment Step 2: Click here to Print out Transport Agreement Please Print Out, Complete, and FAX to (866) 275-3303 Step 3: Click on PayPal logo below to make payment - Easy Way to Pay Transport! If 24 hours has passed since your bid be sure ride is still available.

This is Majo Country Signature Transport and we are here to serve those that feel their horse deserves the best. We deliver horses as fresh as the day they left. All our horses travel untied in BOX STALLS. There are many advantages to the box stall. In a box stall a horse is free to use his head to balance, or lower it to clear his respiratory system, to get a drink or eat hay. This is far superior to being tied and getting a drink when the driver decides it is time to stop and provide water. Slant load trailers were designed to carry a lot of horses in a small space. That’s ok for a typical transport to a show or to a riding trail where the horses are in the trailer a few hours. But they are not designed for the horse to travel for days. Your horse deserves a bit more floor space so get him a box stall. Since lack of water is perhaps the most serious problem in transport this is very important! Your horse travels untied and free to move. The old cliché of "You get what you pay for" applies. We don't put your horse in a 3 x 7 stall at pickup and have him stand there until he is at his destination. We always show up for your horse even if he is the only horse on the trailer. We do not decide to cancel because the run is not profitable. After doing this for a few years I know of things that concern people that are seldom good for the horse. Here are some things no one else is saying:

Need Ride ASAP
I always wonder why transportation for a horse is ever ASAP. I am sure on ocassion it is necessary, but I seldom bid “As Soon As Possible” jobs. To me it means the person asking for transport cannot wait a few weeks even for a far superior transport. It usually is not a case where the care and comfort of the horse is first priority, but simply how quick can you get the job done. Would you want a mediocre doctor or the best doctor for your eye surgery? Guess which one is available first! If you just bought a great horse, a sure fire way to get off to a bad start is to slam him in a load where the price is low and delivery is in three days. This is either inexperienced judgment or simply lack of concern.

How Much from A to B
There are sites on the internet that, in my view, encourage bad transport. Uship.com advertises “Save up to 80% on horse transport”. Everybody is after volume of shippers on their site. Some give the impression that most transporters simply make too much money, so lets make them bid each other down! I really don't care what others bid. I am going to bid enough to do the job right and make a reasonable profit. I know I am not getting rich, but I am not cutting corners either.Sometimes CHEAP transport works out, but mostly the horse suffers in some way. Many times the really cheap transporter does not show up for pickup, or leaves your horse to dehydrate while he makes miles, or breaks down in the middle of nowhere and leaves the horses sitting unattended in the trailer. But then I see the shipper puts up another ad complaining about how they were swindled! Amazingly they are still looking to hitch a ride and do not relate that they brought this horror upon themselves by going for the lowest possible bid. Having a truck and trailer does not make a transporter! Getting the lowest fare possible is rarely going to be good for the horse and again using the low fare is either inexperienced judgment or simply lack of concern. As with most important things in this world, When you do it right it simply is not cheap. I replace parts on the truck when they still function perfectly but are approaching the window where replacement is becoming probable. Not a way to save money, but a way to prevent breakdowns!

Length of Trip
The horse going Coast to Coast in 3 to 4 days is not better off than one that takes 6 or 7. Yet most people think the shorter the trip, the better. If a horse has a comfortable stall, stops at night to rest, has free access to hay and water while traveling, and is unloaded for exercise every couple days it will take him longer to arrive than a horse on a non-stop trip, but he will arrive in better frame of mind and better health.

But the customers say it better than I could.
A veterinarian in Toronto writes:

" I don't know how to say thank you enough for all that you did for us. The job you did was amazing - from all the pre-trip planning, the excellent communication, the care for the horses and a phone call after delivery to see if all is well. This is old-fashioned "customer service" like you don't see anymore. I think it comes naturally to those people who care. I admit I was nervous about having a horse on a trailer so long but as soon as I saw how comfortable it was in your trailer I forgot all about my worries. BelAir walked off that trailer and into the barn as relaxed as could be and that's thanks to you! I read a lot of your website articles before you picked the horse up and I agreed with everything you wrote...in fact many of the things you wrote brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for understanding horses and having the faith in your beliefs to do whats right instead of whats popular! Thank you Terry, I will recommend you whenever I get a chance. Sincerely, Lori Dykeman and BelAir. "

Here are the more than generous thoughts of Renee from Michigan:

" I have used Majo Country Signature Transport Services twice now,and I will definitely again. Terry has hauled a gelding for me from Michigan to North Carolina, and a young filly from California to North Carolina. Both times, my horses arrived in fine shape, their lack of both mental and physical stress from the long haul evident. Terry treats every animal he hauls as though it is priceless, because he knows to their owners, they are. He also is super about keeping all parties involved well-advised as to where he is on route and how the horse(s) are doing. It's a worry-free time for the owner and a stress-free trip for the horse. I can't recommend Terry enough for the horseperson that cares first and foremost about their horse's comfort and well-being during shipping. I think in this area, Terry and Majo Country Signature Transport Services should be ranked #1. If you're going to have any trouble with Terry at all, it will be that he falls madly in love with your horse -- not necessarily a bad trait to have in a shipper though! "

And Kris from Maryland writes her praises:

" I have to tell you that I have used a number of haulers and have never been so pleased with the service. Not even close. You are a true horseman and your concern for the horse is obvious. Your equipment was fantastic; clean, airy and roomy. Your demeanor with my colt was kind and gentle. He arrived spunky and fresh as though he just left my barn. Not like he had travelled over 1000 miles. The care you took with him showed in how well he hauled and how fast he settled into his new home. The price you charged was, by far, well worth the care you took. As long as you are in the hauling business you will be the only hauler I will use. I have, and will continue to, recommend you to anyone considering moving a horse. Thank you for all you did for Reizand, A new loyal customer, -Kris Morris, FAT CHANCE FARM"

We have a fine reputation for Equine Care and Safety. Our ranch is referred to as horse heaven by many of the visitors. That same care is applied in our Transportation Business. We are not just haulers, we are vocalists for the horse as anyone that knows of Majo Country can tell you.. We not only offer box stalls, we insist on the box stall for long distance transport. And there is a buoy over the rear entrance so if a difficult loader wants to throw his head he cannot decide to knock himself.

Some more kind words from Leora:

"Just a note to let you know how much I appreciate your taking care of my Foxtrotter mare, Molly, on a long haul from California to Virginia. She's an older girl and I was worried about her taking such a long trip. You were great to call me everyday and give me progress reports and I enjoyed talking with you every time. I know she was in great hands. You came highly recommended to me and I too will tell anyone who is in need of a horse transport company to call you! Thanks again! Leora (aka Bia) Goldman"

A great deal of the success of transport depends on YOU. A horse properly prepared for travel, travels well. Giving electrolytes each day for two days before the trip with plenty of fresh water will go a long way in preparing your horse. All changes in diet should be gradual and in effect a full week before transport. He should be eased off grain entirely at least a week before travel. If he is a hard loader or has other problems the best thing for everyone, especially your horse, is to tell us the nature of the problem. We will cater to your horses needs. Tell us what they are.

The box stall is the best means of transport for any long haul or young horse. I encourage you to consider the advantages of not being held imobile, but being able to move freely while in travel. The horses love it! Carol from Mississippi agrees:

"I have been in the horse business for 35 years, and during that time, I have had several horses moved long distances. Terry Hirneisen moved Deceiver Hall from Ohio to southern Mississippi for me last summer, and I have never had a horse arrive who was less stressed and better hydrated than Deceiver. Terry is an experienced professional who genuinely cares about the welfare of the horse he transports. In addition, those box stalls are really something! They allow the horse a degree of movement and comfort that I have not seen with any other shipper. I recommend Terry without reservation. "

We provide value and peace of mind for the concerned horse owner. We are here for the person that wants the best for their horse. Just tell us what you need so we can see if we are heading your way. Then you can contribute to GenGen's upcoming book, "Road Trips With Dad".

Happy horses and satisfied customers make transporting a rewarding experience. Some more kind words from Crissa in Florida:
"The ease with which Atlas has settled into his new home is testament to the calm and enjoyable trip he shared with you. I am so appreciative of your concientious and informed service, as well as your personal commitment to his safety and well being. I regret that I did not get to meet you in person, but can see through my horse that you are a caring man."

And Karen, a repeat customer from North Carolina, has had 8 horses transported across country:
"Thanks for all the horses you've brought to me. Even coming 3500 miles across the continent, they have arrived looking fresh, rested and happy, with only minimal recovery time needed. Other haulers have not been nearly so communicative about location and progress along the trip, and it's always reassuring to know where my horses are and how they are doing. I can't imagine having more personal attention for my animals in transport. I know this wasn't a one-trip fluke, since you've hauled for me four times, brining me a total of eight horses. Thanks for all you do. "